Review and approve digital work

The video explains how to review and approve digital work using the “Awaiting my approval” widget in the Home area. ​ It covers five types of approvals:

  • Project Approval: You can approve or reject directly in the Home area, with an option to add comments. ​ For detailed review, click the project name to access its details. ​ Approvals made within the project do not prompt for comments but allow optional commenting.
  • Task Approval: Similar to project approval, you can review the task by clicking its name or directly approve/reject with a comment.
  • Issue Approval: Works like task/project approval, with an option to skip approval without adding a comment.
  • Proof Approval: Navigate to the proof to review and add specific comments. ​ Approval options include “Approve,” “Approved with changes,” “Changes required,” or “Not relevant.”
  • Document Approval: Documents without proofs can still be approved or rejected. ​ If changes are needed, describe them in a comment, similar to “Approved with changes” in proof approval.

The video emphasizes flexibility in reviewing and approving work, with options to add comments and specify changes as needed. ​

Key takeaways

  • Centralized Approval Management: All items awaiting approval can be accessed in the “Awaiting my approval” widget in the Home area. ​
  • Flexible Review Options: You can approve or reject directly from the Home area or click on the item name to review details before making a decision. ​
  • Commenting Options: Adding comments is optional but encouraged for clarity. ​ Approvals made in the Home area prompt for comments, while those made within the item do not. ​
  • Proof Approval Specifics: Proof approvals offer multiple options, including “Approved with changes,” “Changes required,” and “Not relevant,” allowing detailed feedback. ​
  • Handling Changes: For documents or proofs requiring changes, you can specify the changes in comments, ensuring clear communication for resubmission or updates. ​
NOTE
Documents, proofs, and work items (projects, tasks and issues) that require approvals can be found in projects and custom reports in addition to Workfront Home.
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